On May 10, 2018, PPG announced that an investigation by its Board of
Directors’ Audit Committee found evidence that improper accounting
entries were made by certain employees at the direction of the Company’s
former Vice President and Controller. The former Vice President and
Controller was put on administrative leave as of April 25, 2018, and his
employment with the Company was terminated as of May 10, 2018. PPG
further announced that two employees who acted under his direction have
been re-assigned to different positions within the Company where they
will not have a role in PPG’s internal control over financial reporting
nor its disclosure control process.

Following these disclosures, the stock price of PPG fell $5.68 per
share, or over 5.3%, to close at $100.43 per share on May 11, 2018.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired PPG shares and suffered a loss,
continue to hold shares, have information, would like to learn more
about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement
or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please
contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com,
or telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling
out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.